Passionate and devoted to the Italian repertoire of the early Baroque and the art of diminution, baroque violinist Leonor de Lera has often been referred to as one of the “top specialists in the field of early seventeenth century music and one of the most important violinists on the national scene”. Of Spanish-French origin, Leonor’s upbringing was greatly influenced by the fusion of these two cultures. She began studying the violin in Madrid when she was six years old, and her passion for music only grew since then. Later, she continued her education at the well-know Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and the prestigious Royal Academy of Music, after which she went on to further refine her skills with renowned violinist Enrico Onofri. Driven by her love and deep connection with Italian instrumental early baroque music, Leonor founded her own ensemble, L'Estro d’Orfeo, in 2015, with whom she has achieved significant recognition. Her long-time commitment and dedication to this kind of repertoire has made L’Estro d’Orfeo a reference ensemble in the repertoire of this era. Their latest album “L’Arte di diminuire” has been awarded with French accolade “La Clef ResMusica” and nominated for the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik 2020 in the Early Music category, as well as for Best Baroque Instrumental album in the International Classical Music Awards 2021.